Audio by Sgt. ZaBarr Jones | Media Bureau Korea (AFN Pacific) | 08.19.2026
On this Pacific Pulse: U.S. Airforce Airmen prepare F-35A Lightning II aircraft before takeoff during RED FLAG-Alaska 26-3. U.S. Forces Korea and the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency held the 2026 Status of Forces Agreement Subcommittee on Disease Prevention and Control. U.S. Marines conducted a vehicle load exercise in preparation for future 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 08.19.2026
In this episode, we examine the transition from prescriptive checklists to a dynamic acquisition planning process that moves procedural "how-tos" into the non-regulatory FAR Companion Guide. The discussion highlights the unification of consolidation and bundling into a single framework, alongside new transparency requirements designed to protect small business incumbents. Learn more about The......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 08.19.2026
In this episode, we examine the transition from prescriptive checklists to a dynamic acquisition planning process that moves procedural "how-tos" into the non-regulatory FAR Companion Guide. The discussion highlights the unification of consolidation and bundling into a single framework, alongside new transparency requirements designed to protect small business incumbents. Learn more about The......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 08.19.2026
In this episode, we review the CAAF's ruling that a defense counsel's statement of “no motions” at arraignment constituted an affirmative, express waiver of a multiplicity challenge to duplicative Article 128b domestic violence specifications. We examine the tension between waiver and forfeiture, the majority's reliance on the absence of an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, and the......
Courtesy Audio | The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School | 08.19.2026
In this episode, we review the CAAF's ruling that a defense counsel's statement of “no motions” at arraignment constituted an affirmative, express waiver of a multiplicity challenge to duplicative Article 128b domestic violence specifications. We examine the tension between waiver and forfeiture, the majority's reliance on the absence of an ineffective assistance of counsel claim, and the......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dakota Nack | AFN Rota | 08.18.2026
NAVAL STATION ROTA, SPAIN (August 19, 2026) Naval Station (NAVSTA) Rota Command Master Chief Donald Alvarado came into AFN Rota and provided info about upcoming events and community updates to the installation. NAVSTA Rota provides U.S., NATO and allied forces a strategic hub for operations in Europe, Africa and the Middle East. NAVSTA Rota is a force multiplier, capable of promptly deploying......
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez | AFN Yokosuka | 08.18.2026
Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea.
Audio by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Rodriguez | AFN Yokosuka | 08.18.2026
Takaichi skips controversial shrine visit on 81st anniversary of country’s World War II surrender.
